Cargo of Eagles Volume 19
Cargo of Eagles Volume 19 by Margery Allingham, published by Open Road Integrated Media on April 30, 2024, is a lively British mystery that unfolds in the quaint village of Saltey on the Essex coast. In this edition, readers are drawn into a world where bikers and peculiar visitors disrupt the peace, a newly released prisoner stirs rumors, and the enigmatic Mr. Lugg has settled into a bungalow. Amidst these strange happenings, Albert Campion embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of thousands of pounds in gold coinage.
This final novel featuring the renowned gentleman sleuth is rich with elements of traditional detective fiction, showcasing a blend of historical intrigue and suspense. The narrative is set against the atmospheric backdrop of postwar England, filled with evil arch-villains and classic thuggery. Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that captures the essence of mystery and crime, as Allingham weaves together a story that reflects her mastery of character creation and plot development. With 234 pages, this edition is presented in English, inviting fans of the genre to explore the complexities of the case alongside Campion.
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A lively British mystery from “one of the greatest mid-20th-century practitioners of the detective novel” (Alexander McCall Smith).
Strange things are happening in Saltey. The little village on the Essex coast is invaded by bikers and a parade of peculiar visitors, a newly released prisoner is rumored to be in the area, Mr. Lugg has bought a bungalow there, the Saltey Demon is on the loose again . . . and Albert Campion is looking for the disappearance of thousands of pounds of gold coinage.
This is Margery Allingham’s final novel featuring her famous gentleman sleuth, overflowing with evil arch-villains and classic thuggery against the atmospheric backdrop of postwar England.
“Allingham has that rare gift in a novelist, the creation of characters so rich and so real that they stay with the reader forever.” –Sara Paretsky
“Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light.” –Agatha Christie
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